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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After she voices her opinion on the state of the house and barn, what is Mother's reaction to Father's response?
(a) She is content.
(b) She is happy.
(c) She is extremely angry.
(d) She is silent.

2. What else does Mother prepare for Father before he has to leave the farm?
(a) Shaving supplies.
(b) The horse.
(c) His money.
(d) Food grown on their farm with which to sell in town.

3. What reason does Mother give Father for needing improvements on the farm?
(a) Sammy needs a new home in which to get married.
(b) They need a new barn so they can have more animals and make more money.
(c) Nanny needs a new home in which to get married.
(d) They need a new home so they can have more children.

4. When Sammy leaves in Section 2, where does Nanny go?
(a) To the neighbor's house with Sammy.
(b) To the store to buy more mincemeat for the pies.
(c) To the store to buy more thread for her embroidery.
(d) To school with Sammy.

5. Where are the women of the town discussing this piece of information that they know following the arrival at the Penn farml?
(a) At church.
(b) In the store.
(c) In the streets.
(d) At each other's houses.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Mother and her visitor talk?

2. Who is the author of this story?

3. What does Mother command Father do once she has explained the move to him?

4. What is the best description of the current state of the barn that exists on the farm?

5. What is the best description of the story with regard to the author's writing work?

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